Obituaries by LocationGeorge C. Cabak
George C. Cabak, 79, of Hellertown, died Mar. 8, 2003 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill, Pa.
He was the husband of the late Eloise (Strohl) Cabak.
Born in Hellertown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Cuprich) Cabak.
Prior to retiring he was a laborer for the Bethlehem Steel Co. from 1942 until 1982.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII, where he served in the Pacific Theater.
He was a member of the Hellertown Democratic Club and the American Legion Post #397, Hellertown.
Mr. Cabak is survived by two sisters, Margaret Zettlemoyer of Allentown, and Ann Marie Mish of Hellertown. He was predeceased by four brothers, Michael, Stephen, Andrew, Joseph and two sisters, Elizabeth and Mary.
Services were held Mar. 10.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 617 Pierce Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Arrangements: The Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055
Evelyn K. Page
Evelyn K. Page, 86, of Coopersburg, formerly of Allentown and Middletown, died Aug. 10 in Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coopersburg.
She was born in Middletown to the late Roy and Frances (Metzger) Kramer.
She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Allentown.
Before retiring she was employed by Hess’s department store for 20 years.
She is survived by daughters, Phyllis P. Christman of Allentown, Cheryl E. Romig of Albrightsville; a son, Gregory Freeman of Allentown; sisters, Lucille Gwin of Mechanicsburg, Dorothea M. Cross of Loomis, CA; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Walter L. Page, Jr.
Services were held Aug. 14.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Margaret A. Giglio
Margaret A. Giglio, 74, of Hellertown, died Aug. 15 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was married to John J. Giglio for 53 years.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Mathias and Anna (Donchex) Makos.
She was a member of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church, Bethlehem.
She is survived by her husband; daughter, Debra Carson of Hellertown; son, John R. of Bethlehem Township; brothers, Matthew and John both of Bethlehem; sisters, Mario Castro of Bethlehem, Anne Troiani of Fountain Hill; four grandchildren.
Margaret M. Szelingowski
Margaret M. Szelingowski, 84, of Coopersburg, died Aug. 16 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Steve Szelingowski.
She was born in New Jersey to the late Joseph and Rosetta (Bolton) Philhower.
She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Manzke of Dublin, OH; brothers, sisters, seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren.
Services were held Monday.
Contributions can be made to the American Lung Asso.
Beatrice M. Brosious
Beatrice M. Brosious, 87, of Bethlehem, died Thurs. Jan. 2, in her home. She was the wife of the late Stanley Brosious.
Born in Lower Saucon township, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ida (Strahler) Dubbs.
She is survived by her sons, Gerald and Donald, both of Bethlehem; brothers, Raymond Dubbs, of Bethlehem and Harold Dubbs, of Allentown; and six Grandchildren.
Services are private. No calling hours.
Arrangements by Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA
Virginia F. Heckman
Virginia F. Heckman, 86, of Myerstown formerly of Emmaus and Coopersburg died Apr. 8, 2003 in E.C.C. Retirement Village, Myerstown.
She was the wife of the late Frank Heckman.
Born in Virginia Beach, Va. she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Crossen) Emrich.
Mrs. Heckman retired from the former Shernay Printing, Coopersburg, in 1984.
She was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Congregational Church, Emmaus.
There were no immediate survivors.
Services were held Apr. 14.
Memorial contributions can be made to E.C.C.Retirement Village, 7 West Park Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067.
Arrangements by: C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951
Charles J. Szvetecz
Charles J. Szvetecz, 84, of Bethlehem died Apr. 2003 at his residence.
He was the husband of the late Mary S. (Bennish) Szvetecz.
Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late John and Anna (Lancecsk) Szvetecz.
Mr. Szvetecz worked for the Union Steam Fitters Local 670, Allentown & Local 420 Philadelphia. Prior to that he worked for Bethlehem Steel .
He is survived by one son, Richard S. Szvetecz of Hellertown; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Services were held Apr. 12. Interment
was in Holy Saviour Cemetery , Bethlehem.
Memorial contributions can be made to Conservation Council for Hawaii, P.O.Box 2923, Honolulu, HI.
Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055
Verna G. Madison
Verna G. Madison, 85, of Hellertown died Apr. 9, 2003 at the St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, Pa.
She was the wife of the late Eugene A. Madison.
Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Addie (Weaver) Gerhab.
She was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church, of Hellertown.
In addition to being a housewife she volunteered at the Muhlenburg Thrift Shop, Bethlehem and was a member of the Muhlenburg Hospital Ladies Aux.
She is survived by one step-daughter Lorette Miller of Midlothian, Va; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren’ nieces and nephews.
Services were held Apr. 12. Interment
was in Union Cemetery , Hellertown.
Memorial contributions can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055
Rosary V. Munsch
Rosary V. “Rose” Munsch, 80, of Richlandtown, formerly of Hellertown died Apr. 8, 2003 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.
She was the wife of the late Walter G. Munsch.
Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late William and Marguarite M. (Miller) Kistler.
Prior to retiring in 1997 she was a Crossing Guard for the Borough of Hellertown. Previously she worked at the former A & P in Hellertown.
She was a member of the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown where she had previously served on the Church’s Choir.
She was a former volunteer for the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post #297, Hellertown, the Hellertown Little League, and a Den Mother for Hellertown Cub Pack #11.
She is survived by three sons, David B. of Wellsville, Pa, Timothy R. of Hellertown, and Jeffrey R. of Bear, Del.; one sister, Mary M. Mathias, of Hellertown; and six grandchildren.
Services were held Apr. 11. Interment
was in Union Cemetery , Hellertown.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, P.O.Box K, Hellertown, PA 18055
Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055
Lucinda E. Pearson Butz
Lucinda E. Pearson Butz, 94, of Bethlehem formerly of Hellertown died Apr. 9, 2003 at the Blough Health Care, Bethlehem, Pa.
She was the wife of the late Corson D. Butz and the late Paul A. Pearson.
Born in Lower Saucon Twp. she was the daughter of the late Preston T. and Ellie (Ebert) Laubach.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Springtown.
She was a member of the Women of Lutheran Evangelical Church of America and Senior Citizens Group, Springtown.
She is survived by two sons, Leon P. of Bethlehem and Dr. Richard E. of Brick, N.J.; two brothers, Wilmer of Butztown, and William of Allentown; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Kenneth P.
Services were held Apr. 12. Interment
was in Springfield Cemetery , Springfield Township.
Memorial contributions can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, P.O.Box 216, Springtown, PA 18081
Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Cyri C. Mattern
Cyri C. Mattern, 52, of Sellersville, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002 in her home.
Services were held Dec. 23. Interment
was in Sellersville Cemetery .
She was the wife of Harry W. Mattern for 33 years.
Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Audrey C. (Hoffman) Alder of Sellersville and the late Philip Joseph Alder.
She had been employed for many years as a lab manager with Thomas Angelo Photography Studios, Chalfont.
She was a longtime member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Sellersville, where she was actively involved with the Music Program and directed the guitar choir. An accomplished soloist, she often sang at mass, weddings and funerals. She was also a member of the Upper Bucks Choral Arts Society.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by: one son, Eric W. Mattern, of Pennsburg; one daughter, Erin E. Maxymillian, of Gilbertsville; two sisters, Beverly Clark, of Fairhope and Audrey Walker, of Friedens; one brother, Philip John Alder of Sellersville; one granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand View Hospital MOU Department, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960 or St. Agnes Catholic Church, 445 N. Main St., Sellersville, PA 18960.
Arrangements: Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, Sellersville.
